Welcome to 601 Rio Grande St, a classic 1937 cottage on a level corner lot in Portola, shaded by tall pines and just minutes from downtown and Lake Davis, where locals head for trophy trout, kayaking, lakeside camping & winter ice fishing. A fenced front yard, roomy side lawn & paved driveway make coming home simple, with space to garden or let the dog run. Inside, this 2-bed, 1-bath home offers vintage character, a durable metal roof and fresh interior paint throughout, with plenty of potential for a buyer ready to refresh and make it their own. The kitchen is set up for everyday use, with an island for prep and casual meals, a pantry for extra storage, and room to cook comfortably. It opens to a bright, vaulted dining area with additional counter space for serving or a coffee station. The living room has good natural light and plenty of space to gather or settle in after a day outdoors. Two bedrooms with closets provide quiet space to rest, and the bath includes a spa tub. The large laundry room has storage and its own side entry, so it doubles as a mudroom for wet boots, jackets & muddy gear. Outside, the porch & patio are ready for summer evenings, the storage shed and detached 1-car garage give you room for bikes, kayaks & snow toys, and county-maintained snow removal keeps winters manageable. Portola High School is just steps away, and weekends are easy to fill with camping at Frenchman Lake, hikes up Beckwourth Peak & golf at Grizzly Ranch, with Reno & Truckee about 45 minutes away. It's a comfortable home base for the Lost Sierra lifestyle.
For sale
Price cut: $14K (10/22)
$225,000
601 Rio Grande St, Portola, CA 96122
2beds
1,052sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced front yardShaded by tall pinesRoomy side lawnFresh interior paint throughoutLevel corner lotPantry for extra storageBright vaulted dining area
- 22 days
- 559
- 37
Likely to sell faster than
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LiZ JOY 530-418-0051,
REAL BROKERAGE TECHNOLOGIES
Source: Plumas AOR,MLS#: 2600958
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Pantry
Heating
- Oil, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Hot Tub/Spa, Tub Shower, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,052 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, None, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Off-Street Parking, Street Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Pine, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 126193001
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Municipal Utility District
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portola
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,360
- Annual tax amount: $859
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Other
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Price change | $225,000-5.9%$214/sqft |
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| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000$227/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859 -0.3% | $71,360 +2% |
| 2024 | $862 +15.8% | $69,962 +2% |
| 2023 | $744 +0.3% | $68,591 +2% |
| 2022 | $742 +3% | $67,247 +2% |
| 2021 | $721 +9.3% | $65,929 +1% |
| 2020 | $659 +2.3% | $65,254 +2% |
| 2019 | $645 +4.7% | $63,975 +2% |
| 2018 | $616 +0.8% | $62,722 +2% |
| 2017 | $611 +8.8% | $61,493 +2% |
| 2016 | $562 +1.6% | $60,288 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $553 | $59,384 +4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,822 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $55,709 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,294 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,426 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $54,340 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,275 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,231 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $51,208 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $50,205 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,286 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,375 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,375 |
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